Sr. Supply Chain Specialist

Sr. Supply Chain Specialist

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few.

Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Position Summary The Senior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end supply planning and execution across a multi-site manufacturing network in the U.S. and Mexico. This role ensures alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and business strategy for key revenue-generating product lines. This position plays a critical role in driving service excellence, optimizing inventory and working capital, and improving supply chain responsiveness in a highly engineered, make-to-stock and make-to-order industrial environment.

The Sr. Manager serves as a key decision-maker and strategic partner across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Finance teams, while leading the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process and enabling data-driven decision making.

What You'll Do

• End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership
• SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Leadership
• Network Planning & Optimization
• Service & Execution Excellence
• Inventory & Working Capital Management
• Data-Driven Decision Making & Digital Enablement
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
• Team Leadership & Development

Requirements and Preferred Skills Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in supply planning, production planning, or S&OP leadership
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites
• Strong ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex, constrained environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing or engineered products environment
• Deep knowledge of Oracle / APCC planning systems
• Experience managing capacity-constrained supply environments
• MBA or advanced degree
• Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) certification
• Experience with SQL, data analytics, or supply chain digital tools
• Exposure to end-to-end supply chain functions (planning, logistics, manufacturing)

PAY & BENEFITS

Full-Time Salary Range: $123,500 - $150,000 Bonus Eligible

Remote Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire

Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued

401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match

Tuition Reimbursement

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit;

use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.